'A Christmas Carol’ as never before experienced

St. Augustine families are in for a most extraordinary theatre-going experience this holiday season. Thanks to Jean Rahner’s A Classic Theatre (ACT), a totally original version of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, “A Christmas Carol” will premier here, with ten performances from Dec. 1-16.

Every one of the more than 25 characters are portrayed — convincingly, brilliantly, unforgettably by one actor — Jason Woods.

There are no sets, no props. Just Jason Woods, dramatically alone on a bare stage, recounting the Scrooge-Marley-Tiny Tim classic tale, straight through, more than 90 minutes, with no intermission, of spirited, captivating, challenging theatre. The mood music, too, is composed and produced by Woods. This is some talent.

I was privileged to be among a select audience this week to “get a taste” of this amazing production, and urge you not to let this go by unseen.